Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1887-10-05
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winner Of each heat, showed thu
contest was for blood, aud . strugs
gle from wire to wire. Thus the
day closed with a grand success, and
the smile that wreathed the brow 81
every visitor promised a sure return
on tomorrow with reinforcemcnts;
and they came, with words OF en-
enlargement and general good feel
ing.
Thursday morning the sun rose
over one of the most lovely days OF
the season, a cool northwest wind
blowing just enough to offset the
warm sun and make the day all
that could be desired. The ladies
were out in force and the elite graced
the floral hall and the grounds ev-
erywhere. The grand parade Of
premium stock, Of both horses and
cattle, was an imposing display, and
the influx of humanity with vehi-
cles that poured through the gates
till after two O'clock, proved that
people will patronize a worthy ex-
hibition. The running race that
was set for .hree o'clock brought out
four contestants, viz, A gray mare
by Henry Smith, Lud Junior by
Adam Scott, a gray mare by Frank
Ball and Nelly by Mr.. McTaggart.
This resulted in two heats each for
Smiths mare and SCOTS horse, with
odds in favor of the mare ard the
division of the purse.
County trotting race for horses
that never trotted for money brot
to the front the blind mare Fanny,
owned AMI driven by our aifable
banker, Geo. Schaetzel, who landed
a winner in three straight marks,
and opened the eyes Of the people,
if it did not wake up his horse e.,
PEASANT. Mr.. Scbaetzel is n Of the
solid young men of our town and is
treasurer of our agricultural society.
The second day closed with a repe-
tition of the satisfaction experienced
the day before.
The closing day began and ended
with most propitious weather. The
gate receipts showed a steady in
in attendance, and the last
day was the browning success. A
stroll through the beautiful grounds
of the society show much labor and
care bestowed by skillful hands
the entrance at the artistic gates
the whole stretch of the race
course, and l must again be per
to refer to the painstaking
vigilance aud labor of president r..
&. JOY and DR.. w. J. Comfy. All
to them. The races of the
last day demand more than a pass
ing notice.
The novelty race proved a real
surprise. 1t was arranged to walk
half q mile, trot half a mile and run
to score. There were seven entries.
Teen Franklin's horse, Moxie, won
the two first, and Mr.. Halligan's
promising young colt, Civil Bend,
won the last act Of the lace.
The last was a mixed race and
proved q real contest for first place.
The entries were
Geo. Schaetzel, b m Blind Fanny.
Mr.. Washburn, Big Busted farmer.
Roam PAGER, Settler.
In the first heat Busted Farmer
had the pole, Fanny second and the
PAGER outside. They went away
from the wire with an even start.
brushing for the lead. Far
'ner made a mistake and Fanny took
the pole, was never headed and went
at her ease. Time, three minutes.
The second heat was a horse race
wire to wire, Fanny going away
with the lead and rounding the turn
like a phantom, but owing to the
unevenness of the track she became
unsteady, broke badly and lost the
heat. Time, 3 minutes, 9 seconds.
In the third heat the roam PAGER
led from the score and held it, Blind
coming fast Or the home
strecth, collared the PAGER and looked
a sure winner but lost her balance
near the score, the PAGER winning
the heat. Time, 8 min, IS sec.
The fourth and finishing heat Of
the race was contested between the
blind mare and the PAGER, Busted
Farmer keeping up his reputation Ivy
falling behind the flag. The heat
was verey exciting but was won by
the PAGER. Time, 8 min, II sec.
This finished the race and 80 closed
one Of the most successful Fairs ever
held in Union Co.
A financial report of the Secretary
will be printed next week. =
GREETING. N
The Dakota Mills will sell their
justly celebrated fours as follows: